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TTC's plainclothes fare "police" a perfect symbol of the cruel, neo-liberal city
Image via video screenshot By Michael Laxer In a grotesque, wildly disproportionate move that is so indicative and symbolic of life in...
Michael Laxer
Dec 8, 20242 min read
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Don't buy the police propaganda campaign in Toronto
It is amazing how when it comes to what are likely isolated crime incidents the media and police propaganda responses are truly always...
Michael Laxer
Jan 29, 20239 min read
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Putting the Chrystia Freeland photo in its broader context
Canada's Deputy PM and her defenders claim "Russian disinformation" after she is photographed holding a far right scarf. This is not the...
Michael Laxer
Mar 4, 20223 min read
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Police violence marks new low in Toronto's war on people experiencing homelessness
Police attack a line of encampment defenders in Lamport Stadium Park, July 21 -- video still image via Twitter In yet another example of...
Michael Laxer
Jul 22, 20213 min read
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Toronto targets tiny shelters as city ranked 5th most unaffordable housing market in world
Toronto's leaders have spectacularly failed to tackle the city's affordable housing crisis. Yet now, during the winter and a pandemic,...
Michael Laxer
Feb 25, 20214 min read
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Pandemic approach in Ontario prioritizes business over people
Headlines like "Ford eases COVID-19 restrictions as Ontario case count hits new high" reflect the dangerous priorities and bizarre air of...
Michael Laxer
Nov 10, 20205 min read
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